ABOUT

Welcome to Newport Stylephile, lifestyle blog that celebrates the Newport, Rhode Island way of life. From the runway to local boutiques, designer interviews, national trends, deals and steals to where and what’s hot, you’ll find the scoop here.

Newport is more than just one of the most storied cities in the world; it’s a state of mind. It’s crisp white pants paired with a French boat neck top boasting navy nautical stripes. It’s sipping a Dark n’ Stormy on a hot summer day overlooking the sea. It’s embracing the salt water spray that dots your ensemble from an afternoon sail spent perched on the bow of a boat and asking, ‘Is there anywhere else in the world I’d rather be?’ (The answer, of course, is no.)

There’s a reason why Newport’s inspired style has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, W, Coastal Living and countless other top magazines, but we’re more than just canvas totes, anchor embellishments and boat shoes. Enjoy the blog, which has been featured in Conde Nast Traveler, Rhode Island Monthy’s RI Daily, GoLocalProv.com and The Rhode Show, and post your feedback and let us know what treasures you uncover in the City-by-the-Sea!

The Newport Stylephile is written by Andrea E. McHugh, a media manager and freelance writer specializing in lifestyle topics including travel, fashion and beauty, homes, weddings, health and fitness.She’s a regular style contributor on The Rhode Show on WPRI CBS Providence and on TheDailyBasics.com.

She served as associate editor of Newport Life and Newport Weddings magazines and has written for Family Circle, the Hartford Courant, Baltimore Magazine, Daily Candy, Design Sponge, Northern Virginia Sun Gazette newspapers, Ocean Avenue, New England Gala Weddings, Providence Monthly, Fido Friendly and additional regional and national magazines and web sites.

Andrea has appeared on Good Morning America, in CondeNastTraveler.com, NBC 10, at The Women’s Expo and is a regular correspondent on The Rhode Show. She resides (and shops!) in Newport. Contact her at newportstylephile@yahoo.com.

Hi Andrea….I saw your Facebook on Uncle Wayne’s site. I’m Phyllis’ son. We met several times in Virginia a long time ago. I’m so sorry about Aunt Pat. She was a favorite of mine. I miss her dearly. Your blog looks great…So do you…Take care…Rich

Hi Andrea! I met you the other night at the FILM party. I had to come and visit your blog after our conversation. I had been here before, but wow….I love it! It is such a great resource for people to get an idea of what Newport’s style really is. I hope you swing by my blog as well sometime….if you can’t remember it you can find me on facebook. Otherwise, I will be visiting again, and thanks for all the info. It was really fun chatting with you Saturday.

Hey Stylephile,
I am opening a new store in April on Bellevue Avenue called The Sea Star Collection. Check me out on Facebook and let me know if you would like to get together to talk about it. The store will feature coastal home furnishings, gifts and jewelry with “high seas style”. The website has a very small representation of what I will carry. I am very excited about it!!! Pam

Andrea, Do you also write freelance articles? I saw your name on an article in the Hartford Courant. We’re interested in having someone in CT write about our upcoming 30th anniversary studio tour on Cape Ann, MA. Check us out at http://www.capeannartisans.com. Sigrid Olsen, the fashion designer, was one of our founding members and now has a gallery on Rocky Neck in Gloucester. You can respond to me at http://www.martymorganpots.com Hope to hear from you!

Hi! I would love for you to check out my new shop in Newport on Franklin St! It features my handcrafted one of a kind jewelry and other artisan work. You can also find my new pieces on my Facebook page. Facebook.com/athaliaofnewport and Facebook.com/athaliaoriginals.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Emily